IN-PERSON | Joyosity™ in Action | The Audacity of Joyosity™: The Surprising ROI of Joy
Joyosity™ in Action: Using Joy to Shape Leaders, Teams, and Culture
In this dynamic three-part series, Jenn Whitmer, keynote speaker, award-winning author, and joy-bringer, equips leaders with the self-leadership framework, conflict skills, and culture-sustaining tools to lead with clarity and courage.
Learn how internal stories shape your business outcomes, how curiosity transforms conflict into connection, and how joy becomes a measurable leadership advantage. This isn’t toxic positivity or surface-level motivation—it’s a practical framework for shaping leaders, strengthening teams, and building resilient cultures.
Joy makes work work.
Part Three: The Audacity of Joyosity™ The Surprising ROI of Joy
Too many event teams are stuck in survival mode: burned out, misaligned, and barely hanging on through change. With rising mental health challenges and leadership fatigue, it’s time for a new strategy: lead with joy.
In this energizing session, Jenn Whitmer introduces Joyosity™, a research-backed framework to build resilient teams, foster psychological safety, and fuel productivity. You’ll learn the business outcomes of joy—what it is, what it isn’t—and how to apply the Joy Ratio as a leader today.
Because joy isn’t extra. It’s your fiercest advantage.
Afterward, join Jenn for an in-person book signing of her award-winning bestseller, Joyosity. Take home your next step in bringing joy to your leadership and your team.
When work feels like a slog, communication breaks down, and culture starts to crack, Jenn Whitmer helps leaders restore what’s actually missing: joy.
Keynote and TEDx speaker, Enneagram specialist, podcast host, and author, Jenn equips leaders and teams through her signature approach, Joyosity™. You solve conflict, communicate effectively, and create people-first cultures that actually get results: higher engagement, increased efficiency, and a place people want to stay. (and yes, that usually means laughter).
Jenn holds a Master of Arts in communication and culture from Webster University, certifications in leadership and theology, and music education. She harbors a not-so-secret dream for her life just being a musical. Based in St. Louis with her husband, four kids, and one surly cat.
With years of experience working with thousands of leaders — from startups to Fortune 500s — Jenn brings both depth and delight to every stage and team she serves so the change she inspires sticks.
Date and Time
Wednesday May 6, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
11:30 AM - Arrival, Mingle and Enjoy Lunch
12:00 PM - Program Begins
1:00 PM - Program Ends
Please Provide Us Notice If You Need To Cancel:
We understand that schedules change. If you have registered for this program and can no longer attend, we greatly appreciate you notifying us of your cancellation by completing our cancellation form or emailing hello@centralexchange.org at least 48-hours prior to the program if possible. This is so we can adjust our catering order to help eliminate food waste and prepare accordingly. Thank you!
Location
IN-PERSON AT UMKC BLOCH EXECUTIVE HALL
5108 CHERRY STREET, ROOM 414
KANSAS CITY, MO 64110
Parking is available in the Cherry Street Garage and you are able to park in Lot 12, Lot 14 or Lot 19, or any of the other lots in red on the map (see here).
Fees/Admission
FREE for CX Members Interested in becoming a CX Member? Read more about membership here and be our guest for up to two CX Programs or Exchange Circles.
1 Voucher for CX Partners
$35.00 for Non-members
No refunds.
Contact Information
Allison Baker
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